Apple iPod U2 Edition (4G) 20 GB Specs (M9787LL/A)
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The Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (4G) is internally the same as the 20 GB configuration of the iPod (4th Generation), but uses a case with a black front, a red "Clickwheel", and laser-etched signatures of the U2 band members on the stainless steel back. It shipped with an "exclusive" U2 poster, a US$50-off coupon for "The Complete U2" downloadable "box set", and interestingly, the standard white iPod earbuds. It cost US$50 more than the standard white iPod (4G).
Like the standard 20 GB configuration of the iPod (4G), it is capable of supporting "up to" 5,000 songs encoded in "128-Kbps AAC format", has 25 minutes of skip protection, and provides "up to" 12 hours of battery life for continuous music playback.
Also see: What are the differences between the U2 Special Edition iPod models and the standard iPod models? What are the differences between U2 Special Edition iPods?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 26, 2004 |
Discontinued Date: |
June 28, 2005 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
PP5020 |
Processor Speed: |
80 MHz (x2) |
| Details: |
All iPod 4G models use a PortalPlayer PP5020 "system on a chip" with dual embedded variable speed 80 MHz ARM 7TDMI processors. |
| Onboard RAM: |
32 MB |
Storage Capacity: |
20 GB |
| Details: |
32 MB of SDRAM provides skip protection.
It uses a Toshiba 1.8 inch (46 mm) 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive. |
| Song Capacity: |
5000 |
Photo Capacity: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPod U2 Special Edition (4G) can hold approximately 5000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
Sync & Charge |
| Details: |
All iPod 4G models are capable of charging and syncing by USB and Firewire via the dock connector. |
| Connectivity: |
Firewire & USB |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model provides "Firewire 400 and USB 2.0 through dock connector."
*Ports include the "dock connector, remote connector, and stereo minijack." |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod 4G U2 |
| Housing Color: |
Black |
Controller: |
"ClickWheel" |
| Details: |
Available in a two-tone housing with a gloss black front and a chromed stainless steel back. The "Clickwheel" is red. |
| Built-in Display: |
2" Grayscale |
Display Resolution: |
160x128 |
| Details: |
The iPod 4G models have a "2-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with blue-white LED backlight". 0.24-mm dot pitch. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
12 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that all iPod 4G models provide "up to" 12 hours of music playback.
Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories. |
| Battery Life (Photos): |
N/A |
Battery Life (Video): |
N/A |
| Details: |
No support for photos or video. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 4 Hours" |
Model Number: |
M9787LL/A |
| Details: |
Apple reports that all iPod (4G) models charge completely in "about 4 hours" and also will "fast charge" in 2 hours to 80% capacity.
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Dimensions: |
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.57 |
Avg. Weight: |
5.6 oz. |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth. |
| Mac Support: |
MacOS X 10.1.5 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with Firewire port, MacOS X 10.1.5 or later (MacOS X 10.3 or later recommended); USB 2.0 requires MacOS X 10.3.4."
It is compatible with a "PC with a Firewire or USB 2.0 port or Firewire or USB 2.0 card [running] WIndows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional". |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod 4G supports "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless, and WAV." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Shipped with "earbud headphones, AC adapter, Firewire cable, [and a] USB 2.0 cable". |
| Original Price: |
US$349 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$80-US$110 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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